Word of the Day — May 28, 2026

chemiluminescence

/chem-IL-um-in-e-sce-nce/nounPush me

Definition

Light created by a chemical reaction, like how fireflies glow without heat.

luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies

Memory Hook

CHEMical + lumi(NESCENCE) = light from chemistry. Think fireflies making their own glow-sticks through body chemistry.